Graduate (GDP) for Life Science process improvement, validation and operational excellence

Make your mark for patients

UCB is seeking a passionate and driven graduate to join the Graduate Development Program (GDP) in the Business Acceleration Department. The GDP aims to develop the academic knowledge of graduates through a learning and practical journey at UCB, which enables them to make an impact in the business.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience within our international, dynamic and passionate team for about 18 months. The position is based in UCB’s Manufacturing Site in Bulle, Switzerland.

We focus on building a program where a UCB Graduate can work in direct collaboration with diverse teams such as the Allergy, Neurology and Immunology Product Streams, be exposed to a set of unique formal trainings and access a network of peers inside the company and within the Graduate Community.

With this program you will acquire a broad range of professional experience and skills in a department responsible for manufacturing support and process improvement. You will have the chance to start your career in the pharmaceutical & biotechnology manufacturing field and shape your professional journey in this scientific environment. This position is a great opportunity for potential future permanent employment at UCB as well.

We love diversity and we’re looking for authenticity above all! But if you ask us, we believe you’re the right person for this job if...

• You are passionate about data & life science technologies, seeking to achieve process robustness & performance, and are excited to take an active role within a team committed to contribute to this,
• You are self-motivated and willing to provide innovation thinking to our projects to support manufacturing,
• You are eager to take accountability for your own workplan, driving deliverables, manage multiple internal and external stakeholders and contribute to parallel workstreams,
• You are pro-active and ready to drive and motivate teammates to achieve deadlines, maintaining engagement and energy for the project.

In the frame of this GDP, a rotation on the two following pillars is proposed:

• Validation and process expertise: participate to the process-related (re)validation exercises & process support projects realization: more specifically, contribution in process improvement activities (small scale studies, experimental plan determination and execution, …)
• Continuous improvement: contribute & lead continuous improvement initiatives within the organization: using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, data gathering and problem solving methodologies

Two graduate journeys are never the same… and this one is a particularly exciting one! There’s a lot more to it, but to get started, this is what is expecting you by the time you join us:

• The Process & Expertise Validation team, and the Continuous Improvement team are part of the Business Acceleration department, which aims to support projects for the improvement of performance & achievement/maintaining of compliance for the Bulle manufacturing site,
• This site is manufacturing various products in the fields of Allergy, Neurology & Immunology, thus providing the opportunity to impact different types of manufacturing processes,
• You will be expected to liaise with other project teams within the organization.

Ideally, this is what your background looks like. However, we are happy for you to challenge us that you’re the right one for this job even if these boxes are not really ticked:

• Recently graduated from a healthcare, digital, engineering, life science or related field, and/or has relevant experience in the life science engineering & digital fields,
• Possesses good understanding of statistics
• Effective communication and project management skills,
• Values in line with those of UCB is an essential leadership component.

Of course, excellent English spoken & written skills is a must. And it would be great if you can also demonstrate competencies such as: Adaptable Mindset, Self-starter, Solution-oriented, Customer-oriented and Proactive Learner and, of course, Team Player.

How to apply?

In order to complete your application for the Graduate Development Program you will need to:

• Officially apply for this opportunity,
• Upload your resume,
• Upload a one-page presentation (PDF document) of yourself where you explain why you want to join our program (providing your name but no personal details),
• Please submit the entire application in English.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.